World Diabetes Day Special: Do you have an Advance Directive?
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is celebrated on 14th November each year. Globally, an estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980. The global prevalence of diabetes has nearly doubled since 1980, from 4.7% to 8.5% in the […]
14 Duties of an Executor of a Will
An executor’s role in the estate planning process starts only after the death of the testator. However, the duties of an executor of a will ideally start way before then. This ensures the estate plan created by the testator is executed most optimally. The executor plays a crucial role in this process to settle the […]
Avoiding Probate: 8 Ways How You Can Do It
Probate is the legal process through which an executor distributes and settles the estate after the death of the estate owner. The process is usually initiated by the executor by submitting a death certificate and the will to the court. The process becomes longer and it becomes almost impossible to avoid probate without a will. […]
When is Probate Required?
Estate Planning is an important step for every single person regardless of their personal and financial situations to help their loved ones live a secure life even after they are gone. Creating an estate plan that can be executed efficiently, therefore, is vital. Most often, this includes keeping the probate process at the forefront of […]
Digital Estate: The Next Wave in Retirement Planning
You have worked hard for years, saving and planning for retirement. You might already have an Estate Plan in place for all your tangible assets. Have you invested in cryptocurrencies lately? Do you use online banking services or third-party payment services? Do you have an online business on E-commerce sites such as eBay, Amazon or […]
Halloween Special: 5 Spooktacular Estate Planning Excuses
Halloween is around the corner and it is time to go trick-or-treating. Costumes, pumpkins, candies and whole lotta fun, Halloween is certainly a fun time. You know what’s the scariest part about Halloween? Hint: we are not talking about ghosts. It is terrifying that 6 out of 10 Americans do not have Estate Planning documents […]
What is an Online Will?
A Will or Testament is a legal document that expresses a person’s wishes as to how their property is to be distributed after their death and who should manage it until the final distribution. You must be knowing why it is important to make a Will and how to make one. Through a Will, you […]
5 Ways to spend Thanksgiving with your Family
As Thanksgiving approaches, you might find yourself all caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Here are some ways you can enjoy Thanksgiving as a family. 1. Read a Thanksgiving Story Read up on the history of The First Thanksgiving. If you are looking to read aloud a few Thanksgiving short stories, […]
Estate Planning: Preparing for End of Life
What Is End Of Life Planning? Why Is End Of Life Planning Important? How We Can Improve The End Of Life Planning Conversation? End Of Life Planning Checklist End-of-life planning questionnaire The Bottom Line ‘Healthy Aging’ is the new buzzword. WHO defines ‘healthy aging’ as maintaining functional ability and enabling well-being in older age. The […]
3 Ways to Pass on Your Values and Memories Via Digital Legacy
Have you ever wondered if your Digital Legacy Plan could do more than just leaving behind your Digital Assets for your family? Social media accounts, cloud storage, online subscription accounts, and online banking or wallets hold a major portion of everyone’s Digital Legacy Plan. It usually comprises passing on Digital Assets after death to keep […]
